The idea behind this was to tell visitors about the old town in a fun way. So every now and again you come across signs in the form of people from the relevant period who tell you about what they do t...

Family hotel right in the middle of town. Rooms sleep 2-4, with bath or shower. Suitable for children. Children are accommodated free of charge. There is also a restaurant. Half-board accommodation av...

Shire Horse Day. Family fun day with ploughing and harnessing competitions and a big picnic.

1st Sunday in July

Decorated horse and cart, in honour of St. Eloi, patron saint of goldsmiths but also of blacksmiths, which is why he has a festival here. Since the 15th century, the festival has included the blessing of a cart decorated with wheat, oats, charcoal and thistles, in honour of local farming tradition. Gardians, traditional costume and dance enthusiasts, funfair, Camargue (bloodless) bullfights (sometimes called «Rosette Races»).

14th july

Traditional crafts day, taking you back to days gone by with everyone wearing traditional costume and playing the role of traditional craftsmen and women: spinner, sheep-shearer etc...

1st Sunday in August

To celebrate the introduction of the irrigation system that enabled market-gardening to be pursued in the area, a cart is decorated with fruit, vegetables and flowers and there is street music and bull-fighting type games (with real bulls!) etc.

2nd Sunday in September

Final of the «Trophée des Maraîchers» («Market-gardeners’ Cup»): final Camargue bullfighting event. Street entertainment, introduction to bull-fighting type games (with real bulls!), introduction to new flavours based on local produce, free fruits handed out etc.

End of September

Festival in honour of St.Omer. The cart is filled with box, cane and ducks. Bull-based entertainment.

1st weekend in December

Christmas market and Santons (crib figures) exhibition.

Tourist Office

All the tourism and culture info you need about the area. 11 cours Carnot, Châteaurenard. Open Monday to Saturday 9am – 12pm and 2pm – 5.45pm. In July and August the Tourist Office is also open on Sunday mornings, 10am – 12pm.